Summer 2017 Spotlight Bloomington Area Career Center

SkillsUSA State Championships The Bloomington Area Career Center took 77 students from 10 different BACC programs in 17 different competition categories to the SkillsUSA State Championships in Springfield, IL this past April. Students who attended the State Conference not only had the chance to show off their CTE Skills, but also had the opportunity to practice soft skills, time management skills, and meet with business and industry professionals. The Bloomington Area Career Center is very proud of each student that attended the conference and recognizes the hard work and dedication each student put into their competition. This year the BACC will be representing the state of Illinois with 16 competitors and 3 State Officers at the SkillsUSA National Conference held in Louisville, Kentucky in June. Please help us congratulate the following students for their 1st-3rd place finishes at the 2017 SkillsUSA State Championships, and wish all 1st place winners good luck on their way to Nationals! Advertisement Design 3rd-Raegan Townsend

T-Shirt Design 1st-Quinnie Calvert 2nd-Emily Glasscock

Job Demonstration A 1st-Chanse Ridgeway 2nd-Mason Robertson

Medical Terminology 1st-Natalie Alfeo 2nd-Emma Horn 3rd- Alexi Olvera

Promotional Bulletin Board 1st- Hunter Hume, Devon Reed, Zach Miller 2nd-Jessica Quast, Zach Bradford, Colleen Hayes 3rd-Raegan Townsend, Quinnie Calvert, Becca Jones Health Knowledge Bowl 1st-Kyler Ghrist, Madison Tomlin, Emma Horn, Marriah Nunn Crime Scene Investigation 3rd-Shyresse Winters, Taylor Harvey, Claire Benton Technical Computer Applications 1st-Jacob Regis 2nd-Tyler Auth 3rd-Geovany Joaquin-Carmona

May 2017 TOM FRAZIER Director [email protected] PEGGY ARBUCKLE Career Services Coordinator [email protected] NICOLE MEYER Business & Community Coordinator [email protected]

Participating Schools Bloomington Blue Ridge Calvary Christian Central Catholic Clinton Cornerstone Christian

Pin Design 1st-Quinnie Calvert

Cosmetology 1st-Rebekah Hagberg

El Paso-Gridley

Commercial Baking 3rd-Ashley Matsuda

Culinary Arts 3rd-Emily Schneman

Heyworth

Teamworks 1st- Preston Bieber, Kaleb Murphy-Leach, Robert Sipes, Aaron Steiner Elected State Officers: Taylor Harvey-Post Secondary Parliamentarian Marissa Jordan- Post Secondary Secretary Billy Gatza- High School Southern Area Vice President

Fieldcrest LeRoy Lexington Normal Community Normal Community West Olympia Ridgeview Tri-Valley

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Evening of Recognition On May 2, 2017, BACC honored students at the Evening of Recognition. Students were nominated by their teachers for an outstanding job throughout the year. Congratulations to the students who were honored.

Automotive Technology—Auston Southerland (Olympia), Alexander Barth (NCWHS), Bret Grabow (NCHS), Kevin Kato (BHS) Civil Engineering & Architecture—Megan Woltkamp (LeRoy), Alexis Wiese (BHS) Computer Maintenance Technology—Bryce Skinner (Fieldcrest), Connor Street (El Paso), Deonte Mosely (BHS), Geovany Joaquin-Carmona (NCWHS), Parker Nishida (BHS) Computerized Architectural Design—Jadon Jasso (BHS)

Construction Trades—Matthew Akers (BHS) Cosmetology—Jade Morgan (NCWHS), Devyn McArdle (Heyworth), Danielle Brucker (Tri-Valley), Kaylin Childers (BHS), Camryn Newsome (BHS), Khamiya Coleman (BHS), Jordan Edmunds (Clinton), Kristin Bailey (NCHS), Rebekah Hagberg (NCWHS) Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement—Isaac Stevenson (Tri-Valley), Emily Martinez (NCHS), Alexis Swearingen (Tri-Valley), Brandon Sipes (BHS), Shyresse Winters (BHS), Skylar Clemons (NCHS), Claire Benton (Clinton) Culinary Arts—Robyn Brucker (Tri-Valley), Kira Griffin (Fieldcrest), Luke Lyons (Clinton), Emily Schneman (Blue Ridge) Digital Media—Raegan Townsend (Clinton), Quinlan Calvert (Clinton), Colleen Hayes (CCHS), Jessica Quast (BHS), Zachery Bradford (BHS) EMT Basic—Jacob Guidmond (Tri-Valley), Tyler Erickson (NCHS) Fire Science—Olivia Falls (BHS), Lance Freed (NCHS), Kyle Cheeseman (Olympia), Kimberly Turner (Fieldcrest), Johanna Kuchenmeister (NCWHS), Gavin Legett (NCHS), Elliott Johnson (Fieldcrest), Tyler Erickson (NCHS), Gracie Edwards (NCWHS) Health Careers & Medical Terminology—Clarice McCormick (NCHS), Alexiramar Olvera (BHS), Carly Goben (NCWHS), Makenzie McDonald (Clinton), Stephanie Brown (Heyworth), Natalie Alfeo (NCHS)

Nurse Assisting—Larin Harr (NCHS), Kathleen Overbey (Clinton), Alyssa Kreps (NCWHS), Riley Davis (NCWHS), Alexandra York (NCWHS), Tacoma Herman (BHS), Cameron Davis (NCHS), Madison Filkin (Clinton), Guadalupe Rivera (NCWHS), Paige Shoemaker (BHS), Jacqueline Olivares (BHS), Morgan Ryder (El Paso), Haley Thomas (Lexington), Kendra Mleko (Olympia), Kennedy Thomas (NCWHS)

BACC Student Places Third in 3D Assembly Modeling Top students from across the state gathered at Turner Hall at Illinois State University on April 22 nd for the Illinois Drafting Educator’s Association state competition. Two drafting board divisions and five computer divisions included: Introductory Board, Introductory CAD, 3D Modeling, Assembly Modeling, Machine CAD, Architectural CAD (2D and 3D), and Architectural Board. Jaden DeFields, who attends BHS and the Bloomington Area Career Center, took third place in Assembly Modeling. Jaden has placed in the regional and state competitions in each of the two years he has attended the Bloomington Area Career Center, earning four medals. Congratulations, Jaden!

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Business Recognition Breakfast On May 12th, the BACC held a breakfast to recognize all business partners throughout the year. Sixty five business professionals were in attendance. While enjoying a catered breakfast, guests heard from three students on their experience while at the BACC including theory, job shadowing, internships, SkillsUSA, and mock interviews. Rebekah Hagberg, Alexander Barth, and Natalie Alfeo all had positive stories about how their program has paved the way for their careers. Sandra Underwood works at State Farm and plays a vital role in the mock interview planning committee. She shared with the room how much she enjoys the opportunity to work with our youth and pass on her professional experience to the next generation. Mr. Frazier was able to share some exciting information with the business partners. He shared the following statistics:    

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Over 470 students enrolled this year. Over 150 students earned dual credit, with nearly 1,000 hours of dual credits earned, valued at over $120,000 Over 70% of our seniors plan to pursue postsecondary training after high school Over 350 industry certifications earned, including: 74 Certified Nurse Assistants Software Certifications in Photoshop, Illustrator, Revit Restaurant Sanitation Certifications, Future EMT’s, First Responders, and OSHA 10 card carrying members One student, Tyler Erickson, NCHS Senior, 4 classes, 22 dual credits earned Advanced CNA students are getting deep experiences in clinical internships in our Emergency Rooms, birthing units, long-term care units, and in oncology. All of our students produce resumes, seniors participate in a mock interview exercise with community partners Automotive students are interning during the school year and in the summer at local businesses Our Computer Maintenance students assist their school districts’ technology departments with helpdesk tickets We continue to assist Habitat for Humanity in the building of homes for our community We sent 11 students to national SkillsUSA competitions last summer; this summer we are sending 16

The BACC is very grateful for all of the business partnerships that dedicate their time and resources to prepare our students for their steps. The BACC greatly values every single one of these partnerships because they enrich the education of our students. Thank you for pouring into our students and making this year another great one for BACC students, who are tomorrow’s professionals!

Thank you to the following businesses for their support of BACC! Advanced Rehab Advocate BroMenn Healthcare Advocate BroMenn Wound Center Ag in the Classroom Army National Guard Art Institute Bloomington Fire Department Bloomington Normal Economic Development Council Bloomington Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Arts Bloomington Police Department Bloomington Public Library Bloomington Thunder Professional Hockey BMW Bloomington BNJATC

Boys & Girls Club Bloomington-Normal Bradley University Career Link Carlson Exteriors Caterpillar Cedar Ridge Elementary CEFCU Central Illinois Pediatric Associates CIT Group, Inc. City Center Campus Colfax Fire Department Columbia College Chicago Community Care Systems Corn Belt Energy Developing Melodies East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging

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Electrical JATC Energy Learning Exchange Environmental Control Solutions Eureka College Farnsworth Group FBI First Site Apartments Fox and Hounds Salon Fringe Salon Growmark Habitat for Humanity Hairmasters Heartland Community College Illinois Cancer Care Illinois Central College Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery

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Thank you, Business Partners! Illinois Laborers' & Contractors Training Program Illinois Math and Science Academy Illinois State University Illinois State University-Audiology International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Interstate Center ISAC ISU Agriculture Department ISU Credit Union ISU School of Communication ISU School of Information Technology IUOE LU 649 Apprenticeship J. Considine’s Salon Johnson and Wales University Joliet Junior College Jump Training Simulation and Education Center Kelly’s Bakery & Cafe Kendall College Kurt’s Autobody Lucca Grill Linn State Technical College Little Jewels Learning Center Marriott Hotel and Conference Center Mahrt Law Office McLean County Chamber of Commerce

Mclean County Coroner’s Office McLean County Courthouse McLean County Farm Bureau Mennonite College of Nursing Methodist College of Nursing Methodist College of Unity Point Health Mid Central Illinois Regional Council of Carpenters Mid City Salon and Spa Millennium Pain Center Normal Fire Department Normal Police Department Normal Township Open Source Classroom, LLC Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic OSF St. Joseph Medical Center OSF St. Francis Medical Center Parkland College PATH Paul Mitchell The School-Normal Peoria Flag and Decorating Pepper Ridge Elementary Pii Powersport Institute Prairie Oak Veterinary Center PrideStaff Regional Office of Education #17

Rivian Ruyle Rogys Learning Place Shive-Hattery Architecture and Engineering Sports Enhancement Star Uniforms State Farm Station 710 STL Technologies Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center Synergy Flight Center TEK Systems The Baby Fold The Pantagraph The Woods TM Hair Design Town and Country Animal Hospital Tractor Supply Company Twin City Awards Ulta Beauty US Navy Walgreens WEEK-TV Westminster Village, Inc. WyoTech YMCA Zdi, Inc.

Normal Rotary Students ALEXANDER BARTH

Alexander has an academic award for having a 5.0 or higher GPA in a semester. He volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul Teens in Action food pantry and toy drive along with Teens Encounter Christ where he has the opportunity to serve others.

NATALIE ALFEO

APRIL

Normal Community High School Senior and BACC Health Careers student, Natalie Alfeo, plans on attending ISU after high school graduation. Natalie will major in Music Therapy before a career in a children’s hospital. Natalie has awards for National Technical Honors Society and National Honors Society. She is section leader for NCHS Marching Band and a teacher’s aide at St. Patrick’s Church of Merna.

JASMYNE LAWRENCE was chosen to receive the Normal Rotary $500 Scholarship. Jasmyne is a University High School senior and BACC Nurse Assisting student. She plans to attend Tuskegee University as a Nursing Major. Congratulations, Jasmyne!

MARCH

Normal Community West High School Senior and BACC Automotive student, Alexander Barth, plans to attend a technical school to become a diesel technician after high school graduation.

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Students of the 3rd Quarter Congratulations to the students who were nominated for Students of the 3rd Quarter for the 2016-2017 school year! Advanced C.N.A.—Ashton Friedmansky (Lexington) Automotive Technology—Alexander Barth (NCWHS), Steve Roberts (BHS), Dylan Wolf (El Paso) Civil Engineering & Architecture—Cole Bahan (BHS) Computer Maintenance—Michael Bargmann (LeRoy), Ian King (Blue Ridge), Micah Penhollow (BHS), Connor Street (El Paso) Computerized Architectural Design—Jaden DeFields (BHS), Liam Eades (BHS), Jadon Jasso (BHS) Construction Trades—Travis Osgood (Clinton) Cosmetology—Tamar Colon (NCWHS), Breanna Goodman (Olympia), Danielle Brucker (Tri-Valley), Amber Sigler (BHS) Criminal Justice—Laney Hawkins (NCWHS), Austin Mullis (LeRoy), Olivia Sanders (Clinton), Sabrina Scanlan (BHS), Isaac Stevenson (TriValley), Brendan Ameday (BHS), Culinary Arts—Sierra Fields (BHS), Madisyn Potts (Blue Ridge), Robyn Brucker (Tri-Valley), Kira Griffin (Fieldcrest) Digital Media—Carsyn Bell (Olympia), Karson Freeze (Calvary), Hunter Hume (BHS), Breanne Penn (BHS) Fire Science—Gracie Edwards (NCWHS), Johanna Kuchenmeister (NCWHS), Daniel Lange (NCHS), Connor Walker (Clinton) Health Careers & Medical Terminology—Taylor Allison (NCWHS), Makenzie McDonald (Clinton), Karryn Reichman (Fieldcrest) Nurse Assisting—Alexis Atchison (Clinton), Raven Blust (U-High), Kaylee Braun (BHS), Cindy Cadena (Fieldcrest), Nicole Chaney (Clinton), Cameron Davis (NCHS), Lauren Gilmore (Tri-Valley), Alyssa Kreps (NCWHS), Elizabeth Richards (NCHS), Alyssa Wilhelm (BHS)

From the Desk of Our Director The 2016-2017 year has come to a successful close with many accomplishments occurring throughout the school year. We have had the pleasure of working with over 450 great students. Many BACC students are leaving with different credentials, certificates, and college credit for their hard work in their courses. This includes a new group of Certified Nursing Assistants, students with restaurant Sanitation Certification, students with AED/CPR certifications, First Responder certifications, hours earned towards state certification in cosmetology, software certifications in Civil Engineering and Digital Media, automotive repair training, and OSHA 10 Certification. Other students qualified to challenge the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic exam, while some earned dual credit through Heartland Community College in Metals, Health Careers & Medical Terminology, Nurse Assistant, EMT/Basic and Digital Media courses and dual credit in Fire Science and Culinary programs at Illinois Central College and Joliet Junior College. Throughout the year, the support for BACC and our students has been tremendous. There are numerous groups and individuals to thank for their assistance with our programming and training. This includes the parents and students themselves for support and hard work, the home schools that send the students to the BACC programs and provide support throughout the school year, and the many business and industry partners that provide classroom assistance such as speakers, field trip sites, soft skill training workshops and more. I would also like to use this opportunity to thank the faculty and staff of BACC, who continue to put in countless hours to provide quality opportunities for our students. Their dedication and professionalism are appreciated! Our seniors have graduated—best of luck in your next steps into postsecondary training and a career. I encourage all students and parents to keep in contact with us, through our Facebook page and/or web page, as we love to hear from our graduates and their continued successes. Enjoy your summer! -Mr. Tom Frazier, Director

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3 Years, 4 Courses NCHS Senior and soon to be graduate, Tyler Erickson, has taken 4 different courses over a three year period of time at BACC. He started his BACC career as a sophomore, the first sophomore to take the Health Careers and Medical Terminology course. He followed that successful venture with the successful completion of the Nurse Assisting class as a junior. This year, Tyler has been enrolled in EMT-Basic and Fire Science. Tyler has been highly successful academically at BACC, while taking advantage of different opportunities at BACC, including job shadowing, job interviewing workshops, and leadership opportunities.

Tyler chose to take four classes over three years for several reasons. He referenced his enjoyment of his Health Careers and Medical Terminology course, stating he enjoyed Mrs. Kuska and the relevance the course provided to his career goals. He further pursued BACC health science courses because of his future career goals and the relevance the BACC courses provide to link with his future, as NCHS does not offer Health Science programming. He found this a great way to get these experiences at a relatively free cost, during high school, prior to starting his coursework at college. Through his BACC experiences, Tyler has earned his CNA certification. He is CPR/AED certified, and plans to complete and obtain his EMTBasic certification. Finally, Tyler has earned 22 hours of dual credit, 19 at HCC and 3 at ICC (Fire Science) program. He has built quite a resume prior to graduating from high school. Tyler offers advice to high school students, “take advantage of the programming that is offered. It is a really good experience that gets you real-life experiences, whether in the classroom, at the Fire Station, or in clinicals at the nursing home.” After graduation, Tyler plans to attend Heartland Community College and pursue his Radiography degree. He plans to earn his Associates in Applied Science degree, and then pursue jobs in the field.

BHS, BACC and Sara Raymond Partner on Project BHS Freshmen, Zack Marvel and Jeffry Shoemaker, were recognized on April 24, at Sara Raymond School for their work adapting motorized children’s cars for handicapped children. They have completed one that is in use at Raymond and are currently developing changes on two additional cars. Some of the changes to vehicles include the additional of a safety handle and switch for the adult, a large push button switch instead of the usual foot pedal, as well as the addition of special seat belts to accommodate the children’s needs. One of the vehicles has a removable booster seat for a smaller child and another is being adapted to accommodate a child who unable to sit up. Physical therapist, Jaime Ridgeway, contacted Tom Frazier of the Bloomington Area Career Center in the fall about this program. Besides the two students from Bloomington High School’s Basic Material Tech class, others students from the BACC programs of Automotive Technology, taught by Dennis Garrison, and Digital Media taught by Katherine White were involved. Mr. Garrison assisted with wiring of the new switches as well welding the parent handles. Ms. White class created and installed several decals. Mr. Ben Ambler teaches the Basic Materials Tech class and coordinated the project. It was very gratifying for Zach and Jeffry to see children have fun driving the car that they worked on.